JUL 19
2016
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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VALENTINA FOOD TRUCKS LLC.
YOUR CALL. 71/100
3006 N ELSTON AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 19, 2016 · passed
4 of 7 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 2 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jun 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE OR REPAINT RUSTY SHELVING RACK INSIDE THE 2DR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE WASTE BASKET IN THE RESTROOM.FOUND WASTE BASKET WITHOUT A LID.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXTERIOR OF THE LARGE BULK PLASTIC CONTAINERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRI. ALSO MUST DO SAME AS STATED ABOVE AT THE INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SMALL GRILL LOCATED NEXT TO THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES TO REMOVE GRIME, DEBRI AND FOOD CRUMBS FROM ALL FLOOR CORNERS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA, KITCHEN PREP AREA AND THE FRONT STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN EXTREME POOR REPAIR LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH ROOM AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST REPAIR BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AT THE RESTROOM DOOR.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST BETTER ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER THE FRONT STORAGE AREA SO AS TO HAVE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES; I.E. CAR CHAIRS, BOXES ETC.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROPERLY STORE WET MOPS UP SO AS TO DRY PROPERLY. ALSO MUST NOT KEEP BUCKETS FULL OF DIRTY MOP WATER. MUST EMPTY OUT BUCKETS OF DIRTY MOP WATER.
JUN 132016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 13
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOUNDS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER AT ALL TIMES. FOUND MAYO INSIDE A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER NOT LABELED. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR/REPLACE OR REPAINT RUSTY SHELVING RACK INSIDE THE 2DR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE DISH WASHING ROOM.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EXTERIOR OF THE LARGE BULK PLASTIC CONTAINERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRI. ALSO MUST DO SAME AS STATED ABOVE AT THE INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SMALL GRILL LOCATED NEXT TO THE STOVE IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ENTIRE PREMISES TO REMOVE GRIME, DEBRI AND FOOD CRUMBS FROM ALL FLOOR CORNERS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA, KITCHEN PREP AREA AND THE FRONT STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN EXTREME POOR REPAIR LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH ROOM AREA AND IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST BETTER ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER THE FRONT STORAGE AREA SO AS TO HAVE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES; I.E. CAR CHAIRS, BOXES ETC.
JUL 72015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 7
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT WATER LINE LOCATED ON WALL BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.ALSO,REMOVE SMELLY ODORS COMING FROM GREASE TRAP BOX AREA AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 302015FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 30
2015
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE DISHWASH AREA AND THE KITCHEN AREA. APPROXIMATELY 25-30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND EQUIPMENT IN THESE AREAS AND AROUND ONION BAGS ON SHELF. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, THE REAR DOOR FROM THE DISHWASH AREA IS LEFT OPEN,INSTRUCTED TO SECURE DOOR AND ENSURE IS TIGHT FITTING AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER,SLICER AND TABLE,CUTTING BOARDS,SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,KITCHEN SHELVINGS AND TOPS/BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES,POTATO PEELER ETC.AND MAINTAIN
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ARE DIRTY AT REAR DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS OF LIGHT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR WATER LEAK AT WATER LINE LOCATED ON WALL BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.ALSO,REMOVE SMELLY ODORS COMING FROM GREASE TRAP BOX AREA AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN DISH WASH AREA,MOP SINK, AND STORAGE AREAS. ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MANAGER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 122014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 12
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR WALL SURFACE AREA THATS IN POOR REPAIR FRONT SERVICE AREA BY WINDOW, AND CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD,
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT BATHROOM DOOR,
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MAY 12014FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 1
2014
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY DESIGNED AND MAINTAINED, DRAIN WATER OVERFLOWING ONTO FLOOR, AND REMOVE RUSTY METAL WASHERS FROM SINK DRAIN AREA, NOT DESIGN FOR SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROPERLY MAINTAINED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPAIR WALL SURFACE AREA THATS IN POOR REPAIR FRONT SERVICE AREA BY WINDOW, AND CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD,
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT BATHROOM DOOR,
JUN 102013PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 10
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
FRONT AND EXIT DOOR WITH OVER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. OWNER'S FRIEND WENT OUT TO BUY DOOR SWEEP AND WAS ABLE TO RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED THE DOORS. NO CITATION ISSUED ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT OPERATING AT THIS TIME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DIVIDER IN BETWEEN THE DOORS OF THE REACH IN COOLER,LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER;REACH IN COOLER; MOP SINK;INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FILTER AND HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL THE GAP AROUND THE PIPE AND HOLES THRU-OUT THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. FAN GUARD OF THE REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD -UP,AND THE VENT COVER INSIDE THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND END CAPS ON THE LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LOOSE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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